Belkin F5D9050 user manual Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but

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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below).

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but

more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the new standard in the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless adapter’s user manual to check if it supports WPA. Instead of a hex key, WPA uses only passphrases, which are much easier to remember.

The following section, intended for the home, home-office, and small-office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network.

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Contents USB Network Adapter Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features OverviewOverview Product SpecificationsApplications and Advantages Package Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting up the Adapter Step InstallSection Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step Insert Insert the Adapter into your ComputerInstallation is now complete. Click Finish to exit Step Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Installation is now complete Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Accessing the Belkin WNU from the Windows System TrayNetwork Status Lost Wireless ConnectionAvailable Networks Network Status and Solution Tips Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityConnection Failure Setting Wireless Network Profiles Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWireless Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but Bit WEP WPAEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Configuring your Adapter to use Security Changing the Wireless Security SettingsWEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server Wireless Networking Utility Options Wireless Networking Utility HelpAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyTroubleshooting Name of your wireless network appears in Available NetworksPower LED does not come on Adapter is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart SpeedTroubleshooting Information Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice How to get service What will we do to correct problems?What is not covered by this warranty? InformationHow state law relates to the warranty Belkin B.V Belkin Tech SupportBelkin Corporation